Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher has agreed with the decision to disallow Newcastle United’s opening goal against Fulham.

The Magpies drew 1-1 at Craven Cottage after Jacob Murphy’s 80th-minute opener was cancelled out by substitute Rodrigo Muniz just three minutes later.

However, Matthias Jaissle’s side thought they had taken the lead much earlier when Dan Burn poked home Murphy’s cross in the first half, only for his celebrations to be cut short by referee Rob Jones’ whistle.

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The goal was ruled out after Yoane Wissa was adjudged to have fouled Timothy Castagne in a holding offence at the back post, which, in turn, played Burn onside.

Premier League referee disagrees with Matthias Jaissle

Jaissle felt the decision was “soft” and questioned the consistency of refereeing after Thierno Barry’s goal was allowed to stand during last Monday’s 1-0 defeat to Everton, despite Fabian Schar taking a blow to the face seconds before the striker tapped home.

“Yeah, I learned that phrase, right? A soft decision,” Jaissle said. “That's what I meant, without taking it as an excuse, but last week, an occasion where Fabby was bleeding in the face and then this as a comparison, for me that's difficult to understand and to digest.

“But again, that's my point of view, without paying any fines.”

Speaking on Ref Watch, Gallagher has explained why he thinks Jones and his team of officials got the decision right.

“Great teamwork, isn’t it? Between them [the officials], they’ve not only spotted an offence, but also something that was very football-oriented. The fact Wissa holds him back plays Dan Burn onside because Castagne can’t get out.”